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ONS figures show care home deaths still around 49 per cent higher than normal - Alzheimer’s Society comment

Alzheimer's Society comments on the latest figures for the number of deaths in care homes due to coronavirus.

Alzheimer's Society responds to Government announcement of social care task force

Alzheimer's Society responds to today's Government announcement of new national Covid-19 social care support Taskforce.

ONS report shows 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on a new report from the Office for National Statistics showing 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia.

Thousands of people with dementia dying or deteriorating – not just from coronavirus as isolation takes its toll

Alzheimer’s Society calls on the Government to put people with dementia at heart of lockdown solution, as devastating impact of isolation on health is revealed. Survey of 128 care homes reveals nearly 80% have seen a deterioration in the health of their residents with dementia due to lack of social contact.

Coronavirus restrictions: Why social contact is so important for people with dementia

The impact of coronavirus lockdown measures has left many people worried about their loved ones living with dementia. We are calling for action from the Government, but we need your help to make them listen.

Office for National Statistics figures show care home deaths are still 66% higher than normal – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new ONS figures that show the number of people with dementia who have died due to Covid-19 is 66% higher than normal.

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